Music Glossary: [Page 33]

Mailing yourself a copy provides no reliable legal protection. more

Mesh/foam barrier and technique to reduce plosives (P/B) in vocal recording. more

Prevents plosives by placing mesh 2–3 inches from mic, singer 2–3 inches beyond that. Keeps capsule clean. more

Mainstream-oriented music across styles intended for broad audiences and commercial distribution. more

Fibrous/foam material converting particle velocity to heat; thickness and air-gap set LF effectiveness. more

Expressive, light slide between notes (voice/strings); subtler than full glissando. more

Balance singles, EPs, albums, instrumentals, and cues to diversify income and pitch opportunities. more

Curated showreels (30–90 s) by genre/use-case with clear credits. Quality over quantity. more

A concise phrase that defines your sound, audience, and value (e.g., “alt-pop with cinematic strings”). Guides branding and outreach. more

Central log: issues, owners, deadlines; distribute within 24 hours. more

Brief meeting to note fixes, celebrate wins, and assign actions. Capture changes to set files, patches, and stage plots immediately. more

Meet-and-greet, merch, quick debrief, and data capture (emails/social). more

Isolated power, proper distro, and star grounding reduce hum and hazards. more

Dyad root–fifth; no third; tight, overdrive-friendly harmony in rock/metal. more

Safe, isolated power to audio/lighting; avoid ground loops; adequate amperage; GFCI where required. more

Isolated outputs prevent ground loops and crosstalk; size current headroom for digital pedals. more

Loop bars; set measurable tempo/dynamics goals; record/assess at end. more

Primitive Root Diffuser variant with different sequence properties for scattering. more

Bridges verse to chorus; raises energy/harmonic tension and resets melody range. more

Introductory piece or standalone character work, often paired with a fugue. more

Pre-commit mechanisms that signal demand and can boost day-one placements on platforms. more

Set up pre-saves, pitch to editorial/user playlists, submit to blogs/media. more

Encouraging fans to pre-add upcoming releases on streaming services to boost first-day algorithms. more

Timing premieres, exclusives, and interviews; coordinating with blogs/press under agreed embargo dates. more

A digital portfolio including bio, photos, music links, and contact info for promoters, labels, and media. more

One-pager/assets for media: bio, photos, links, notable credits, stage plot if live. more

Personalized pitches, newsworthy angles, assets ready (EPK, photos, quotes). more